TCU School of Art Offers Fully Funded Graduate Study
MA and MFA students at this university in Fort Worth, Texas, are trained for impactful careers in contemporary art, museums, and the broader arts field.
The MA and MFA programs at the Texas Christian University (TCU) School of Art invite applications for fall 2026 enrollment. TCU provides an exceptional environment for art historical research, studio practice, and professional development. MA and MFA graduate students receive full tuition funding, competitive stipends, and 85% health insurance coverage, regardless of background or citizenship status. Generous financial support for research and travel enriches the graduate experience.
MA in Art History
Deadline: February 1, 2026
The two-year MA in Art History emphasizes close scholarly mentorship, object-based learning, and museum training. The program offers a full tuition waiver, stipend, and access to Sunkel Endowment grants, which fund research travel. Recent awards have supported graduate research in Berlin, Budapest, Florence, Los Angeles, London, Madrid, Mexico City, New York, and Washington.
A hallmark of the program is its close collaboration with Fort Worth’s internationally renowned art museums: the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Kimbell Art Museum, and Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Students complete a required internship after their first year and may pursue teaching and research apprenticeships throughout the program. TCU alumni have advanced to top PhD programs and hold positions at major institutions nationwide.
MFA in Studio Art
Deadline: February 14, 2026
The three-year MFA in Studio Art centers on intensive studio practice, critical dialogue, and interdisciplinary thinking. The program provides individualized mentorship and includes optional concentrations in painting, printmaking, photography, new media, or sculpture. Students receive private studios with 24-hour access to extensive facilities — including sculpture workshops, ceramics studios, digital fabrication labs, darkrooms, and photography and new media suites. The curriculum includes seminars in art criticism, contemporary art history, and professional development. Years two and three offer teaching opportunities, and the second summer features a faculty-led residency in Italy.
Guest artists, critics, curators, and scholars frequently visit the TCU School of Art. Recent speakers include Joe Harjo, Alex Da Corte, Enrique Chagoya, Golnar Adili, Xuxa Rodríguez, Christina Fernandez, María Elena Ortiz, Mark Bradford, and others.
TCU is a secular, private university and a major institution of higher education in Texas. The larger Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is a rapidly growing, diverse region, home to thriving arts communities and spaces. DFW International Airport is a 30-minute drive to campus and provides nonstop flights to all major national and international destinations.
For more information, visit the finearts.tcu.edu or email art@tcu.edu.
